Question

What is the MAIN difference between Sunni and Shia Muslims?

Answer 1

One of the most crucial differences between Shia and Sunni Muslims is the importance that the Shiites give to Ali, whom the Sunni do not recognize as being the prophet's rightful successor.

Answer 2

The main difference between Shia and Sunni Muslims is that Sunnis claim that muslims had martyed Imam Hussain(R.Z.A) and his companions,while as Sunnis claim that they were martyed by (Kafirs),not muslims.

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